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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-18
Auction sALes-ru,u,. p,v.

.>tl UCrIOH Sales.--future s/ll. Days.
BY Naming G. Staples a. Co.
aud
Furman Upper,
Real Estate Auctioneers and Brokers'
NOM MISSIONERS' AUCTION
~ sAIEo A BRICK HOUSE AND LOT on
CONCORD OR RAILROAD STREET. AND
FRONTING on THE WESTERN LINE or THE
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD. IN
TIKI CITY OF RICHMOND, VA.-Ry virtue Of
The decree mentioned below. we will, In execu-
ton OF said decree, sell upon the premises, at
auction, on
SATURDAY, MAY q. 1877,
at the hour Of 0 r. NJ, the HOUSE AND LOT a.
mentioned. The lot has a frontage Of II feet by
57H feet IN depth.
TERMs: One third cash. and balance in six
and twelve months, with per cent. interest
added, aud the title retained until the whole
purchase money be paid and a conveyance OF
The title ordered by the Court.
JOHN II. DiNNEEN,
GEORGE J. HOOPER, Jr.
Commit ssloners
MAYYISG G. STAPLES & co. and FURsAS TUP-
PER, AuciiOneers.
SHIUGHHEssY AND AIS, PLAINTIFFS. AGAINST
MCCARTHY AND AIS. DBFESDAsTs-iS THE
CHAsCERY COURT OF THE CITY or RICHMOND.
!, Benjamin II. Berry, clerk Of said court,
certify that tue bond required Of The special
commissioners by the decree in said cause OF
February %, 1857. has been daily given.
Given under my hand this 18TH day Of March,
1877.
myH BENJAMIN ii. BERRY.
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cHEwxiyc & ROSE. Auiciioneers.

BRoOKs AND AIS. PLAINTIFFS, AGAINST Lucas
IND Ais, DTFEND&ST5-lE THE CHh%CERY
COURT OF TIE CITY or RICHMOND.
]. BENJAMIN II. Ferry, clerk Of said court,
certify that the bond required of the special
commissioner by the decree in said cause
Of Nay Z, 1887. has been duly given.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of May
is67.
my u BENJAMIN II. BERRY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-18
By sutton / Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioueers,
ll0S Main street.

NV"A i-''H'V -A4'ii.' 'ii4 .AN~s.'uN''''
ll0S Main street.
GALE AT AUCTION OF THREE
- FRAME TEEEMENTS, Nos. ee12 1924, AND
1906 EAST y STREET. BETWEEN TWENTY
NINTH AND THlR1IETH STREETS.-At the
request CT the owner we shall oner for sale al
public auction. upon the promises, on
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1851,
at SEQ o'clock p. NJ, me above-described PRO
PERTY, consisting Of TWO FRAME TENE-
MENTS with three rooms each, aud ONE
FRAME TENEMENT with five rooms, all COM
psratiyely new, having been built within the
last few years.
The lots front twenty feet each on the north
side Of y street and run back a good depth 10
an alley.
They are all rented and yielding a good
rental.
TERMS: At sale. SUTTON & CO.,
myl5 Auctoneers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-18
BY James b. Elan,
Real Estate Agent and Auctloneer,
lll3 Main street.


TWO VALUABLE WEST-END
L lots FOR SALE BY AUCTI0N-0NS
FRONTING 80 9-12Xi3g FEET ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF BROAD STREET BETWEEN HAIR
BIsON AND RYLANE STREETS; THE OTHER
FRONTING 92xl53 FEET on THE SOUTH
SIDE OF CLAY STREET BETWEEN KINNEY
AND BOWIE STREkTS.-By reques; Of the
owner shall sell by public auction on
THURSDAY NEXT, MAY 18Th,
al so o'clock p. NJ. the VALUABLE VACANT
LOT on the south side Of Broad street just east
Of and near Ryland street, fronting II 9-l2 feet
and running back between parallel lines l39
feet, more on less, 10 an alley In rear; and
IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER
the DESIRABLE VACANT LOT on the south
side OF Clay street west Of and near Kinney
street, fronting 32 feet and running back be-
tween parallel lines i53 feet, more or less.
Both these lots are attractively located and
should command the attention Of purchasers.
TERys: One third cash; the balance by ne
gotiab,e notes at six and twelve months, with
Interest added, and secured by deed Of trust
nv Il JAMES II. ELAN. Aucsioneer.
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WEDNESDAY MAY1e. 1e.1.

IN Iur-uan0e q Ilt uFGTts ID IlH HN'Vt-
mentioned suit the undersigned. thereby ap-
pointed tor the purpose, VIII sell by auction.
upon the premises, or
WEDNESDAY, MAY IS. 1884.
at o'clock 4. NJ, that FRAME DWELLING
No Oh Cumberland. between Cherry and Lin
den lor Culycrtl streets. having .cOnt Of 2liI
feet on said Cumberland street 10y e depth OF
l45 feet Property IN this section II the city
has greatly enhanced in value within the last
few months. and with slight outlay in the
way OF repairs this property will pay Well a
an investment.
TERMS: One third In cash; the residue a. elk
and twelve months. Interest added, and title
retained until the whole purchase-money Is
paid and a conveyance ordered by the Court
EDGAR ALLAN,
SPECIAL commissioner.
CHEwNiEC & ROSE. Auctioneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-18

/. benjamin III. Berry, clerk Of the Chancery
Court ct the city OF Richmond, certify that tho
bond required Of the special commissioners by
the said decree OF May 5, 1887, in Knapp %.
Rock and Gis has been duly given.
Given under my hand this nth day OF May,
1887.
my Is BENJAMIN ii. BERRY.
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REAL ESTATE ATPRIvATE SALE.
FOR RENE.

NOR RENT, DELIGHTFULLY."- 6.
l. SITUATED, HANDSOME. SPACIOUS, 21
ADMlRABLY-ARRAN SOUTH THIRD
STREET RESIDENCE. Two stories. base
ment. and hansard large kitchen stable. and
carriage house; large lot handsomely orna-
meDted with shrubbery, shade. trees, &C.; hot
and Geld water throughout; bathrooms. clos
cts. pantry, stationary washstanGs. aud every
conceivable appointment and appliance for
comfort, convenience, health and pleasure t:
containing about sixteen rooms: admirable in
design. elegantly finished. well ventilated. well
heated. well lighted. aud in perfect order
throughout. Location oxccllcp: aud verge con-
VeEient 20 business centre. Possession LIST Of
June. To an acceptable tenant the owner would
rent good portion OF his handsome furniture
If desired. ARMY 20 JkMES Is. ELAN.
VEIL lll3 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-18
BY II. Seldom Taylor.
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,
Corner Eleventh and Bank streets.

A UCTION SALE OF THOSE TWO
"A NEW, MODERN-STYLE, AND ATTRACT
I'VE TWO-STORY BRICK DWELLINGS on
THE EAST SIDE OF BEECH STREET Be
TWEEN MAIN AND FLOYD, AND WITHIN
FIFTY YARDS OF THE STREET RAILWAY
At the request Of the owner will Otior for sale
al public auction. upon the premises, on
WEDNESDAY, MAY Is. 1851,
at ~ o'clock p. NJ, the above mentioned
WELL.BUIL AND DESlRABLY-LOCATED
DWELLINGS. containing six rooms each, with
ITO usual modern improvements, and now Oc-
Cupicd by fTst-class tenants at good rental.
The location, size, style, and finish Of these
houses are specially attractive, and they are
such as pay best for rental purposes. All per-
sons seeking good investments, az well a. those
Ia want Of Well-arranged and desirable homes
az a small cost. situated In rapidly-improving
locality. will DO well 70 attend this sale.
TERMS: Liberal, and announced at sale.
III. SELDOM TAYLOR,
AUcfiOneer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-18
BY George II. Poindexter,
Zeal Estate Agent and AuctiOneer

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VAL
4 LIABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE on
EAST BROAD, NINETEENTH, AND EAST
CLAY STREETS.-ln execution OF the decree
OF the Chancery Court Of the city q Richmond
referred TO below, We will sell, by auction, on
TUESDAY, MAY 81. 1887.
at 81 O'Clock P. NJ. the following described
PROPERTY. all In good order and occupied by
prompi-paying tenants:
BRICK DWELLING No. 1908 east Broad
street, occupied by II. Iseman, Esq. The house
has been recently built, contains ten rooms and
Il In perfect order; lot S2x- feet All modern
Improvements.
BRICK DWELLING No 2ll Nineteenth
street, occupied by Rev. Mr.. Funston contains
about twelve rooms; lot 3Oxl40 feet 10 wide al
ley: brick stable on alley. house detached.
and one Of the most desirable residences on
the street. All modern improvements.
TWO-STORY FRAME DWELLING No. 2S07
east Clay street; aoout eight rooms; lot S3xi30
to wide alley. Neat, comfortable detached cot
tage.
This property is attractive as residences, and
no better property can be purchased In the
city yielding better percentage as an invest
ment.
TERMS: One third cash; balance In six and
twelve months, negotiable notes tor deferred
payments, interest added aud title retained
iii the whole amount is paid and conveyance
ordered by the Court.
r. II. CALDWELL.
EUGENE c. MASSiE,
Special Commissioners.
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At tie request Of the owners. we will offer for
sale, al public auction. upon the premises, on
WEDNESDAY, JUNE ], 1881,
NJ ~ o'clock p. W.. that truly valuable and
very deairahly-lOCated STORE PROPERTY
above mentioned. This store was erected by
the late Thomas ID. Quarles for his own use OF
frst-class material aud In the most substantial
manner and has always been occupied a.
nrst-class retail dry-gOOds establishment, for
which IL Is well suited in every respect. The
LOT fronts % 11-i2 feet and runs back l3J feet
t. an alley ten feet wide with a front thereon
OF nine feet.
With the exception Of n few corner proper
ties, this IL one Of the most valuable pieces Of
real estate today In this city, with future in
every particular equal 70 any. We invite spe-
ciGl attention 10 this SALE AZ Il offers an extra
ordinary opportunity Tor safe and profitable
investment
TRRNs: One third cash; balance AZ six.
twelve, and eighteen months for negotiable
notes with interest added aud secured ~
deed Cf trust.
Immediately nftcr the sale Oh The store viii
be offered al Of the STORE FIXTURES, such
as SIZE NlNG, COUNTERS, 6c.; also, one
valuable HON SAFE.
y. ". BOWIE.
II. SELDOM Taylor,
Auctioueers.
INV S12 15IG - 90 9S % f.cTc1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-18

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
~ FOUR OF THE MOST VALUABLE LOTS,
CORNER OF FIFTEENTH AND HULL
STREETS, IN THE CITY OF MANCHESTER.
vA.-will be sold at public auction, on the
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}HtH1lIILiRtoAD LisEs.

ltHellILR0AD LINES.
9 go u - 2 asEsgE1 sagaau
NORFOLK AND wRsTERs ~
~ ROAD. hhIl1-
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NAV
rvon,,,u NAY J, 1877.
TWO DAILY TRAINS TO NORFOLK
TWO DAILY TRAINS TO LYycuo,.a
LEAVE RICHMOND
l0'49 A. N. Daily, sEa RicbmoD.
purg railroad. Arrive !, prssf'-
III, yuIg ~ \. u lesge pe,.,,,'''fs-
a lsD p - ~ daily; arrive a, NIKE VIE
s4s A. N. Daily, yin Richmond A.,
Vurg railroad. Arrive =, pTrfa-
Durg lO40 A. v. 80 -. r'isrs-
,ersourg 1870 A. v. r., 800 ,,es Pc
kynch Durg, Rosnoss R-'...'
ms. NJ, and an poia.e .o1ts ~. 49,,
THROUGH CAR TO LYycupr,o
$50 P. N. Daily, except Sure,,
mOnd and Petersblrv al. -
Arrive Petersburg sm 8 ~
leate Petersburg ~ p
naly. arriving Norfolk foe u =
Through car Richmond h ~. y
s'oO r. N. DAILY, except s1nlay ca =
mond and Peter,bgr, rsi ...'
Arrive ~ Petersburg ~ \,
connecting with Train ~ o.
leaving PetersbYrg ~ 80 81 a,
Tor Faunyille, tya-hhur.
noke. Bristol, Knoxville. Y..'
nooga, aud al p2ials soa,.s.,
W0qt I'D
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TiONS.
NO. l--Sleeping-car from Pefsr-1qrv o. Del.
Di without change, and Lynlhbgrg B.. V.,,..
without change.
NO. s-Lynchourg 70 New Orlesns. A-d g...
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Tickets, baggage checks. aud OIL irf.-r...
can be obtained 81 Richmond All p.,.,'
railroad depot and AZ A. ". Garhe-'s. ,..p.
street W.p ptVIrr
General Passenger ana I.caet lys,.
CHARLES G. EDDY, Nlso-pr,alont
General Office. Roanoke. Va r-.
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DIEDMONT AIR LINE.

RICHMOND AID RtEUD'r
SHORTEST AND MOSl DIRECT LpI o.
THE SOi IH.
PULLMAN SHIPPERS ON ALL N.I.
TRAINS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-18
COMMISSIONERS AUCTION
y SALE or CUMRERLAND-STREET
PROPERTY.

Rrooks ct Gls) Richmond Chancery Court.
a. Decree Ol
Lucas ct ale. May :. iSS1.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-18
By Adjusting Royan & Co,

Real Estate Agents and Auctioncors,
once Ne. $40 Hull street, Manchester, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-18
BY L. p. Chafiln & Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.

Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.
COMMISSIONERS \ L CTIO y
Y SALE OF TWO NEW BRICK HOUSES
on TAYLOR BETWEEN RESERVOIR AND
RANDOLPH STREETS. CONTAINING ABOUT
SIX ROOMS EACH, LOT ABOUT 30 By 40
FRET MORE. OR LESS, TO AN ALLEY IN
COAMON-By virtue Of decree entered on
May ;. is51. in the cause Of Knapp rs. Rock and
as. by the Chancery Court OF the city OF Rich
mcsd the undersigned, special commissioners
appointed for the purpose, will sell by public
auction, on the promises, on
FRIDAY, MAY %, 1887,
az O'Clock p. W., the REAL ESTATE named
in aid decree and located as above. The build
ings are new and located in the growing and
improving portion OF the city. Good chance
10 secure homes or profitable investment
TERMS: one third cash; balance IN two equal
instruments at six and twelve months, with 0
per cent interest from day Of sale, purchaser
10 give negotiable notes for deferred payment.
aud title retained until all the purchase-money
Is paid in full and q deed ordered by the Court.
WILLIAM ELLYS0N,
HARVEY WILSON,
Special Commissioners.
sale by X. y. CHAPLIN & Co, Auctioneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-05-18

By Chewing & Rose,
Real Estate Agents, Auctioneers, aud Brokers,
No. north Tenth street
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-10-20
THE GIRAFFE'S NECK.
Its Infiexibility Equal to That Of q Wood
en- Bar of the Same Length.

Its Inflexibility Equal to That Of q Wood
en- Bar of the Same Length.
In spite of its enormous length it
only possesses the seven vertebre
which are common to nearly all the
mammals. In consequence it is nearly
as infexible as wooden bar of equal
length. so that the many pretty pict-
ures which represent giraffes curving
their necks gracefully, after the man
ner of swans. are ludicrously wrong.
But" said the DIRECTORS, IF it had
so long and inf1exible neck it could
not Craze, and being ruminant ami
NAL. would die of hunger" 1t is quite
true that it can not Craze. 1t can only
lower its head near the ground by
spreading its forelegs as widely as pos
sible and drawing its hind legs under
them. thus prcsentinga most ludicrous
aspect. In it's native state it never, as
far as know. even attempts to lower
its head to the ground, but IN captivity
it can be induced to do SO by laying on
the ground large lump of sugar, Of
which it is inordinatcly fond.
The fact is. that it is intended to Craze,
not on the ground, but on the leaves OF
trees. The acacia, or mimosa, is its
favorite tree, and the Dutch colonists
have ir consequence called the acacia
by the name of .''kameeldorn''- e.,
camel thorn, they invariably giving the
name of ''camel'' to the giraffe. This
mode of feeding involves another an-
omolous structure. This is the tongue,
ON which the giraffe is almost as much
dependent as is the elephant on its pro-
boscis. 1t is possessed of wonderful
powers of extension and contraction.
and can be narrowed until it almost re-
sembles the corresponding organ of the
ant-eater. The peculiar powers of the
tongue can well be seen when the ami
NAL takes the sugar from the ground.
It does not attempt to seize the sugar
with its lips, but protrutles its tongue
to its fullest extent twists the mar
rowed tip around the sugar, and SO
draws the coveted dainty into its
mouth. When it feeds on the trees it
picks off leaf after leaf quite daintily.
selecting those which are most to it,
taste.-Good Words.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-10-20
HOW TO GET RICH.
General Butler Tells How Wealth
May Ee Acquired.
Benefits Derived from Investing Ones
Earnings I'm Real Estate - Whole
some Advice for Economical and
Saving Young Men.

have received your note asking me
to write some practical hints for young
men on the requirement of wealth.
which may be published.
A difficult task is set me, rs the cir
cumstances under which young men
commence life are so widely varied.
But l think that more young men fail
in the investment of what they earn
or receive than in any other way to &C
qnife property. The temptations to
Speculate are so gleat and the desire
70 become suddenly rich SO strong.
that believe eight out of ten. if not
more. of young men are wrecked at
the very beginning.
fla young man is earning something
more than the expenses of his living.
and has no object in view, he is likely
to either increase these expenses care
lessly. or to loan his money to his
friends. and in so doing. in the major
ity Of cases, he will lose both friends
and money, SO that the best thing he
csn do is to have an object. to gather
up his money, and to have call for it
which shall be a profitable one. He
makes no investment because he saws:
Il have got so Titles money that it
won't come to any thing; / will wait
until 1 get MORE" and in waiting,
generally. what he has goes.
When a young man has very little
money let him buy some property.
preferably piece, however small. ac-
cording to his means. of improved real
estate that is paying rent He had
better buy it when sold at auction, un-
der judicial sale. paying in cash what
he can. giving his notes for the re-
mainder in small sums coming due at
frequently recurring intervals. secured
by a mortgage on the property, and
then use all his extra income in pay
ing up those notes. It Is always safe
to discount your own note. and if the
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-10-20
Fifty Millions Per Year.

'.How much money do Americans
spend in Europe annually in European
trips?"
This question was asked Of . steam
ship agent by reporter. and the an
swer almost took the questioner's breath
away.
Fifty millions, should say would
not be too great figure to place the
sum al" said the agent. THE aver
age number of Americans who cross
the ocean annually is about 100, 600.
The cost to each one will average. say
$500. There you have your $50, O0O,.
600. 1t is all money. too. and only such
q nation as this could stand such .
drain. We are great people and no
mistake. IN r Naa and Express.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-10-20
DANGERS OF BENZlNE.
Why the Utmost Caro- Should Be Exer-
cised in Handling 1t.


cissd in Handling 1t.
Some weeks ago in Philadelphia
music printing establishment while a
boy was engaged in cleaning a press
with benzine. rubbing it with rag.
the fluid blazed up; the lads clothing
caught fire, and he. was so severely
burned that his recovery was stated to
be doubtful. 1t has been popularity
supposed that flame, or at least tenn
perature equal to the white or red heat
of iron, was necessary to ignite ben
zine, but this is a mistake. 1t is a
fact little known that hard friction
can develop sufficient heat to
inflame benzine vapor especially
if the surface rubbed be vanished
with shcllac. We are informed by q
competent and truthful mechanical en-
gineer that few years ago (while try
ing with bcnzine in a closed tin vessel
to construct thermostat to ignite a
powder giving out sulphurous gas in
case of fire outbreak). he found that
the vapor was leaking from minute
crack in seam. He requested tin
man to solder the leak. supposing that
a copper soldering tool at dark heat
would nor be dangerous. To his sur
prise and that of the workman. the
vapor ignited. with blue fame, as
soon as the tool approached near the
crack. and flame played around the
tool like will-o'-the-wisr This gen.
tleman several times experimental
afterward and found that Mt dark
heat the tool did not inflame the
vapor whom. at q distance of twelve
inches from the crack. but did always
set fire to it If within six to four
inches. No matter how email the
crevice. there always came out
enough vapor to ignite at this low de.
gree Of temperature. In these trials,
rs in the first instance. the tin-man's
furnace was kept at considerable
distance. We mentioned a few months
since case in which this vapor was
ignited by electricity generated in
rubbing flannel garment which was
being cleaned in o tub of the fluid.
This last occurrence once more em-
phasizes the need of the utmost eau
ton in the handling of benzine in the
securing and furniture establishments
and printing Offices. in which it il so
generally and extensively made use
Of-FSrs asd Water.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-10-20
Hit the Nail on the Head.

Jim Webster. one of the leading col
ored citizens of Austin. whose wife waa
sick. put in an appearance at the Office
of DR.. Blister.
.'Well how's your wife this morn
ingT'
Oats what I cum ter see yer about
Hits happened jest As You said. She
died las night You hit de nail ON de
head dat time, shore. You bet dat war
. center shot "-1esas Sysisga